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The Mitchell Daily Republic did cover Representative Mike Vehle?s official announcement that he is running for district 20 Senate. They also reported that Dr. Joseph Graves has not officially made a decision, as they mentioned the newly adopted policy that...

Obama, McCain Ahead in New Hampshire

A new poll out today shows some interesting developments for tomorrow's New Hampshire primaries. Mitt Romney and Hillary Clinton, both seen as front-runners in the state early on, are being challenged by John McCain and Barack Obama, respectively. USA Today...

Whither The GOP

Robert Novak argues that Mitt Romney's early primary strategy has failed and John McCain is the presumptive nominee. Romney's plan was to spend big on the early states and gain momentum to carry him to victory in later states. Romney,...

Did I mention I liked Fred Thompson?

Populism versus globalism

From Pat Buchanan: On immigration, the center is now behind tough enforcement of the law and stronger border security. The Republicans have all moved to the Tom Tancredo position. Hillary Clinton saw her campaign almost derailed by her temporary support...

Another Good Night for Public Opinion Polls?

So much for Obama's supposed astounding victory over Clinton backed by an overwhelming amount of polling showing her trailing Obama. UPDATE: Some questions to ponder. Did McCain hurt Obama? Will Hillary's win overshadow McCain's win? Will a Romney victory in...

Peggy Noonan on Huckabee's Victory

Today's OpinionJournal piece by Peggy Noonan, "Out With the Old, In With the New" makes a key point about Huckabee's win last night in Iowa: From the mail I have received the past month after criticizing him in this space,...

Sorry for the light posting today... In the meantime, more on the immigration issue.

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Education is breaking the bank

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David Duke's Advice for Ron Paul

The diplomacy of as if

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Britain Off-limits - to the Brits!

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Push-Polling in Iowa

Obnoxious South Dakota

Juno: The Best Movie in Years

SD Regents go anti-gun

A Few Other Notes on the Primaries

Change is coming....

Denver Post Advocates Regional Primaries

McGovern, Impeachment, and The Constitution

Teacher Pay In South Dakota

New Blog Added

Change is nearly upon us....

Rounds sides with big oil and plutocracy

Things Fall Apart for Ms. Clinton

New Hampshire GOP withdraws support

A challenge from Stan's employee

San Fransicko Gun Ban Shot Down

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